Library architect to P-G officials: Specific plans will save money

PEAPACK-GLADSTONE - The architect for the boroughs new public
library on Tuesday, June 14, assured officials he was being
purposely slow in finishing design specifications for the new $1.2
million building. Donald K. Terry of Kinnelon came before Mayor
Vincent Girardy and the Borough Council after they raised concerns
that he was taking too much time finishing the plans. But Terry
last Tuesday said he wanted the designs to be as specific as
possible. Inaccurate plans, he said, could result in confusion,
with contractors charging to repair their mistakes. It takes a
long time to do this stuff. Im responsible for every single line
and note. Theres nothing deficient. Its just all shown, said
Terry. He said his objective was to have the plans completed so
Borough Engineer William Ryden could go to bid by the middle of
next month. That way, groundbreaking could occur in September.
Trust me, I do want to be out to bid in the worst way, he said.
Terry brought to the meeting approximately 60 sheets that he had
already drawn. They were detailed drawings that ranged from
exterior columns to furniture, window trim and even a cabinet. None
of the council members questioned Terrys explanation. Borough
Councilman Jack Wojton, a builder by trade, called it a valid
statement. The only concern Council President Michael Seboria had
was whether the council could obtain copies of the plans once Terry
had completed them. You can have as many as you want, if you pay
for them, Terry said. Library Advisory Board Chairman Allen
Crossett, who attended the meeting, told officials that the board
was 100 percent behind Terrys endeavor. Were confident the end
result will be something well be proud off, he said. The new,
6,000-square-foot library will be double the size of the present
facility, now located in the boroughs municipal complex on School
Street. It will be built at the corner of Willow Avenue and School
Street, on the site of the former Sara Kay Memorial Building, which
was razed in May. Plans for the new building include a childrens
section, reading room for adults and a 58-person meeting room with
separate entrance that could be used after hours by community
groups.

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